Snorkel LX50-sn2747-3299 User Manual
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1. When the work task is completed, position the drive/lift
switch to LIFT and lower the platform by pulling back
on the control lever until the platform is fully lowered.
T
RAVEL
WITH
W
ORK
P
LATFORM
E
LE
-
VATED
Travel with platform elevated ONLY on firm and level
surfaces.
Note: The work platform will travel at
reduced speed when in the elevated posi-
tion, and only if the front axle is parallel
with the rear axle.
1. Check that the route is clear of persons, obstructions,
holes and drop-offs, is level and capable of supporting
the wheel loads.
2. Check clearances above, below and to the sides of plat-
form.
3. Position the drive/lift switch to the DRIVE position.
4. Push the control lever to FORWARD or REVERSE for
the desired direction of travel.
Note: Machine will not drive while elevated
above 8 meters (26 ft. 2 in.).
Note:If the machine quits driving and the tilt
alarm sounds, immediately lower the plat-
form and move the machine to a level loca-
tion before re-elevating the platform.
E
MERGENCY
L
OWERING
The emergency lowering control is located
at the rear of the machine at the base of the
scissor assembly (Figure 4).
1. Open the emergency lowering valve by pulling on the
knob and holding it.
2. Once the platform is fully lowered, release the knob to
close the valve.
Figure 1: Emergency Lowering Valve
A
FTER
U
SE
E
ACH
D
AY
1. Ensure that the platform is fully lowered.
2. Park the machine on level ground, preferably under
cover, secure against vandals, children or unauthorized
operation.
3. Turn the key switch to OFF and remove the key to pre-
vent unauthorized operation.
P
ARKING
B
RAKE
R
ELEASE
(F
IGURE
5)
Perform the following only when the machine will not
operate under its own power and it is necessary to
move the machine or when winching onto a trailer to
transport.
1. Close the needle valve by turning the knob clockwise.
2. Pump the brake release pump until the parking brakes
release and the wheels can be turned.
3. The machine will now roll when pushed or pulled.
4. Be sure to open the needle valve and verify that the
parking brakes have engaged before the machine is
operated.
Figure 2: Parking Brake Release Pump
Never operate work platform with the parking
brakes released. Serious injury or damage
could result.
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W A R N I N G
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